Revival of Passion

8/26/2007

As one may have noticed, changed the layout again. Figured it was about time since it has already been a year. Not that I didn’t like the Day Dream theme and awesome Yuki (from Haruhi) image I used, but I like to keep things fresh… or at least fool my readers into thinking I’m keeping this blog active by doing a theme switch every once in awhile ;)

Anyway, new theme is called Angelic Designs. I like the easy-on-the-eyes blues and whites used for the theme, plus it finally puts me back to using a 2-column format again which I’m finding is a hell of a lot more convenient than 1-column. Since this theme doesn’t have any header area where one could drop their own custom image per se, I ended up trying to find an anime one that would work decently with the default image. After a few hours of searching and quick editing, ended up with the meido twins Kohaku and Hisui from Tsukihime. Lovely image right? Those that have the full sized image know what I’m talking about ;)

Beside finding a custom image, had to hack out some of the original code since I didn’t need everything featured. Specially, took out the javascript feature that would load either an about section, recent comments/posts section, or the main content based on the layout button clicked. It was cool but something I honestly didn’t need. Also had to add a few random lines of code here and there to make things kosher for Internet Explorer (6.x). Other than those small changes, however, Angelic Designs overall is a nice and easy to install theme.

Well it’s almost 4AM here and my brain is pretty much dead, so I’ll be stopping here for the night. Expect an update or two probably by the end of the week as some purchases should be popping up very soon :)

PS: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 22 frickin’ rocked!

UPDATE: Now have a handful of random header images instead.

9 Responses to “ Revival of Passion ”

  1. kyouray on 8/26/2007 at 8:28 am

    What a cool design ! :)
    It’s sweet and clear ;)
    And it’s a beautiful blue. Besides, the image of Kohaku and Hisui is so nice, can you tell me please where do you find the full sized image ? :)

  2. Colin on 8/26/2007 at 1:59 pm

    The Chibi Nia and Chibi Yoko header is incredible…

  3. moyism on 8/26/2007 at 2:06 pm

    kyouray, found the image on minitokyo.

  4. kyouray on 8/26/2007 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you :)
    Oh, you changed this image on header.

  5. super rats on 8/26/2007 at 4:33 pm

    This theme has a fresh look. Nice.

  6. manga on 8/29/2007 at 7:36 am

    Nice theme :)

    nice headers as well.

  7. Arcueid on 8/30/2007 at 6:00 pm

    Hmmmm, not sure if i like the color… Baby blue isnt really my piece of cake… But as we say in sweden, “Smaken är som baken, delad” (rough translation, tastes are like you backside, split in two). Nice to se that that your keeping it up to date, recently i havnt been buying anything of the net so blogs are all that keep me going XD.
    Got my Utada Hikaru – Beautiful world cd today (like 2 days after the release WTF? )

    i must say, i do like the headers though :) , would be nice with some images on the side of the screen as well though, like “peeking” out from the sides of the screen if you know what i mean :) then again, you might just want it clean :)

  8. R8 on 8/30/2007 at 10:26 pm

    hmm…lot of ppl have been changing themes. very nice i say. i like the blue. very…icy….*WTF?

  9. moyism on 9/1/2007 at 3:00 pm

    Colin, yea the random headers aren’t too bad. Have about 8 or so now and will probably add more when I have time :)

    super rats & manga, yep ’tis one of the reasons I chose it!

    Arcuied, can’t win them all eh? And for the suggestion about images peeking to the side, the way the theme is setup can’t really do that. Maybe on the top though…

    R8, “ver…icy… *WTF?” LOL I got what you meant ;)

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